Heidi Blight
Charlestown,NSW
Summary
Proven track record of enhancing patient and client satisfaction at Uniting Care through compassionate care and rigorous adherence to safety protocols. Adept at fostering positive relationships, demonstrating critical thinking, and excelling in multitasking. Skilled in leveraging computer skills and organizational abilities to improve efficiency and support team environments.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Homelead
Songbird
03.2022 - Current
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Disability Support Worker
Songbird
11.2020 - 03.2022
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Drove clients safely to social activities and appointments.
- Developed strong interpersonal relationships with clients, earning their trust and respect through consistent empathy and understanding.
- Supported clients in maintaining a clean living space by assisting with household tasks such as laundry, meal preparation, and general tidying.
- Enhanced quality of life for clients with physical and intellectual disabilities through compassionate care and assistance.
Hairdresser
Self Employed
01.1990 - 06.2017
- Supported reception desk, receiving phone calls, entering appointments, and collecting payments for services rendered.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by providing personalized hair consultations and recommending suitable styles.
- Recorded notes for future reference about customer preferences and services delivered.
- Kept work areas, tools, and equipment clean and properly sanitized to minimize disease transfer and health risk of shared environment.
- Shampooed, conditioned, and rinsed guests' hair using salon-exclusive products while educating clients on product benefits to increase product sales.
- Trimmed, cut, and shaped hair and hairpieces based on customer preference.
Nursing Assistant - AIN
Uniting Care
11.2018 - 11.2020
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate assistance with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, and feeding.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Increased patient engagement by providing emotional support, companionship, and encouragement during challenging times.
- Promoted a safe and clean environment by maintaining strict adherence to infection control protocols and sanitation standards.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Documented care actions by completing records and logs in medical software system.
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
Personal Trainer- Heidi's Social Fitness
Self Employed
02.2012 - 11.2018
- Educated clients on proper exercise techniques, reducing risk of injury during workouts.
- Motivated clients to stay on track with fitness goals with positive and friendly approach.
- Trained clients during strength training, cardio vascular exercise, and stretching.
- Assisted clients with personal fitness goals through realistic objectives.
- Improved client fitness levels by developing personalized workout plans and monitoring progress.
- Explained exercise modifications and contraindicated movements to participants with history of injury.
Skills
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Customer Service
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Dependable and Responsible
- Multitasking
- Multitasking Abilities
- Excellent Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Computer Skills
- Organizational Skills
Timeline
Homelead
Songbird
03.2022 - Current
Disability Support Worker
Songbird
11.2020 - 03.2022
Nursing Assistant - AIN
Uniting Care
11.2018 - 11.2020
Personal Trainer- Heidi's Social Fitness
Self Employed
02.2012 - 11.2018
Hairdresser
Self Employed
01.1990 - 06.2017
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